How To Apply

You must apply to the program through this website ONLY.The instructions below must be followed exactly to receive full consideration for
admission to the program. We look forward to reviewing your application and all supporting
documents by the deadline.

STEP 2: Submit official transcripts to CSUSM

In addition to submitting the university application and application fee, you must
request and submit one official transcript from each academic institution you have
attended. Electronic delivery is the preferred transcript delivery method. Verify
with your school if an electronic transcript is available. Electronic transcripts
can be provided through external or third party vendors (Credential Solutions, eTranscriptCA,
National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, etc.). When ordering your transcript, please
choose California State University San Marcos as the intended recipient from the school
name dropdown. If California State University San Marcos is not listed, please use
transcripts@csusm.edu as the recipient email address.

Mail: All official transcripts must be in sealed envelopes and mailed or delivered
to:

Electronic: Electronic transcripts provided through external, or third party vendors
(Credential Solutions, Docufile, Parchment, etc.) must email the transcripts to the
following email address: transcripts@csusm.edu

Revised/New Transcripts: Students submitting updated transcripts or transcripts from
institutions not listed on the original application should email el@csusm.edu to indicate the transcript has been sent.

Previous CSUSM students who have not completed coursework at CSUSM in the last year
should resend all official transcripts as the originals may have been archived.

*Please note all international transcripts and coursework must be submitted via postal
mail.

Revised/New Transcripts: Students submitting updated transcripts or transcripts from
institutions not listed on the original application should email el@csusm.edu to indicate the transcript has been sent. Please include your full name, the school
from which the transcript was sent and the program name of ABSN.

International students please note: You must submit academic records from foreign
institutions. The original foreign transcript must be on file and if they are not
written in English, they must be accompanied by certified English translations. In
addition, all foreign transcripts must be evaluated by one of the eight approved CSUSM
foreign transcript evaluation agencies. Please see the list of the eight approved CSUSM foreign transcript evaluation agencies.

STEP 3: Satisfy English Proficiency Requirement

(Applicants who have taken coursework internationally only):

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, who do not possess a bachelor's degree
from a postsecondary institution where English is the principal language of instruction
must satisfy the English language proficiency requirement. Typically, applicants
demonstrate the English Proficiency requirement by submitting results from the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) exam. Submission of these test scores should be sent to: